Improvement in nozzles and vents for liquid-vessels



D. C. HERBST. NOZZLES AND VEITTS FOR LIQUID VESSELS. N'0.18Z,191. Patented Sept.12,1876.

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DAVID C. HERBST, OF PITTSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA.

IMPROVEMENT IN NOZZLES AND VENTS F OR LIQUID-VESSELS.

Specification forming part of Letters Patent No. 182,19 1, dated September 12, 1876; application filed July 31, 1876.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that I, DAVID C. HERBST, of Pittsburg, in the county of Allegheny and State of Pennsylvania, have invented a new and useful Improvement in Nozzles and Vents for [liquid-Vessels; and I do herebydeclare the following to be a full, clear, andfexact description thereof, reference being had to the accompanying drawing, forming partof this specification, in which- Figure 1 is a sectional view ofi ta can for storing and transporting oils provided with my improvements. Fig. 2 is a similar section, showing the position of the nozzle when not in use, or when packed for transportation.

Fig.4 illustrates the devices as applied to a hand-can for household use.

Like letters refer to like parts wherever they occur.

My invention relates to the construction of cans and like vessels for storing, transporting, and using oils and other liquids; andconsists, first, in combining with the vessel a telescopingjoint-nozzle, which can be pushed into the vessel out of the way when not required; second, in forming a depression in the vessel where the nozzle is secured to facilitate the sealing of the vessel, and a groove-in the top of the can or vessel, and closing the latter over with a strip, so as to obtain a vent or air-passage to facilitate pouring.

I will now proceed to describe my invention, so that others skilled in the art to which it appertains may apply the same.

A represents a can of the class usually employed fortransporting oil, to the head B of which the devices are applied. 12 is a chamber, preferably annular, which may be formed separately, and let into, or may be set-up in, the metal, as preferred, and is pierced for the passage of the sliding or telescoping nozzle, which works through a sleeve or collar, 0. The sleeve 0 may be tapering, as shown in Fig. 2, or a rubber gasket, d, Fig. 1, may be used to make a joint, or both devices may be adopted, at the pleasure of the manufacturer. f is a nozzle, slightly tapering, and generally curved, as shown, which is passed within the sleeve or collar 0, and secured by a cross-piece or lugs, g, soldered to its extremity, so that the nozzle can be lowered without escaping into the can, and may be pulled up when required.

In order to form an air inlet or vent, a Y or similar shaped groove, 2', is set up in the head B, preferably diagonally across the same, and the head pierced, as at m, after which the "groove is covered or closed in by a strip, ex-

cept at the point n.

0 indicates a light metal disk or sheet of thin metal, which is usually soldered over the chamber b, to close the can for transportation, and may be indented in the common manner, to indicate the line of cut in opening a can.

In a hand or household can, the filling-oritransported, the nozzle will occupy the position shown in Figs. 2 and 4, and the orifice may be closed, as before specified; but when liquid is to be poured. from the can, the user will seize the nozzle and draw it out to the position shown in Fig. 1.

The advantages arising froinmy improved construction are, that in packing a cana smaller case can be used, and stripping or bracing is not necessary; the seal being flush. with the top, the can is not liable to be injured; no allowance or extra space has to be provided for the pouring devices; a long nozzle can be employed to lead the oil clear from the can in pouring; the countersunk chamber or funnel enables the earl to be refilled easily, and returns to the can any drip from the vent or nozzle, and also provides a ready means for corking the can after the cap has been cut or removed. t

In shipping, a bung or cork may be employed instead of the metal'cap, if desired. As the vent opens through the countersunk chamber, the vent is closed by thesame cork Having thusfdeseribed my inyention, what 3. In an oil-can head, the Combination of the I claim, and desire to secure by Letters Patsunken chamber and the sunken vent-channel ent, is communicating therewith.

1. In combination with an oil or similar can, In testimony whereof I, the said DAVID C. the telescoping joint-nozzle, constructed sub- HERBsT, have hereunto set my hand. stant-ially as described, so that it can be suspended within the can when not in use, for the DAVID C. HERBST. purpose specified. I I I r v 2. In coin hint'tion with an oil or'similar can, Witnesses: the chamber and the telescoping joint-nozzle, JAMES I. KAY, substantially as and for the purpose specified. F. W. BITTER, Jr. 

